Estate plan

Nevada

Everything to plan your estate in Nevada: execution requirements, the documents we generate, statutory citations, and the exact wording our generators insert.

Will

Trust

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POA

HC Directive

E-will

Adopted

Since 2017

RON

Since 2017

Remote online notarization

ROW

All documents

Remote online witnessing

Community property

Yes

Minimum age

NW + N = N witnesses + notarizationNW = N witnesses, no notarizationN = notarization, no witnesses— = no formal requirements

Will

Nev. Rev. Stat. §133.020 et seq.

Witnesses: 2 required

Two competent witnesses must sign in the presence of the testator

Notarization: Recommended

Not legally required, but recommended for self-proving affidavit

Holographic will: Valid

Handwritten wills without witnesses are recognized in Nevada

Self-proving affidavit: Available

Allows the will to be admitted to probate without witness testimony

Living Trust

Nev. Rev. Stat. §123.220 et seq.

Witnesses: None required

No formal execution requirements beyond settlor signature; notarization strongly recommended when funding real property

Notarization: Recommended

Not legally required for the trust document, but needed to transfer real property

ViewCommunity property article

Adds an Article VI: Community Property Provisions covering classification of community vs. separate property, the surviving spouse's one-half interest, federal IRC §1014(b)(6) double-stepped-up basis, and record-keeping for traced contributions.

Durable Power of Attorney

Witnesses: None required

No witnesses required for power of attorney

Notarization: Required

Notarization is required for a valid durable power of attorney

State-specific notes

•Acknowledged before a notary public. Nev. Rev. Stat. §162A.220

•Under Nev. Rev. Stat. §162A.220(2), if this Power of Attorney is signed by the principal in a hospital, hospice, residential facility for groups, or facility for skilled nursing, the principal's capacity to execute the document must be certified in writing by a physician or advanced practice registered nurse who has examined the principal. Without that capacity certification, a §162A.220(2) form executed in such a facility is presumptively invalid; obtain the clinician's certification at signing if the principal is a patient or resident of any such facility.

ViewStatutory warning notice

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THE PRINCIPAL This Power of Attorney is governed by the Nevada Uniform Power of Attorney Act, Nev. Rev. Stat. §§162A.200 through 162A.660, and authorizes the person you name as your Agent to make decisions concerning your property for you. Your Agent will be able to make decisions and act with respect to your property (including your money) whether or not you are able to act for yourself. The meaning of authority over subjects listed in this Power of Attorney is explained in the Nevada Uniform Power of Attorney Act. This Power of Attorney does not authorize the Agent to make health care decisions for you. You should select someone you trust to serve as your Agent. Unless you specify otherwise in this Power of Attorney, generally the Agent's authority will continue until you die or revoke this Power of Attorney or the Agent resigns or is unable to act for you. Your Agent is entitled to reasonable compensation unless you state otherwise in the Special Instructions of this Power of Attorney. This Power of Attorney becomes effective immediately unless you state otherwise in the Special Instructions. If you have questions about the meaning of any provision in this Power of Attorney or about the powers you are granting to your Agent, you should consult an attorney before signing this document.

Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care Decisions

Nev. Rev. Stat. §162A.790

Witnesses: 2 required, or notary

Nevada accepts either 2 witnesses or notarization

Notarization: Accepted as alternative

Acknowledged before a notary public. Nev. Rev. Stat. §162A.790

State-specific notes

•One witness must not be a relative or heir of the principal

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Disposition of Remains Authorization

Names the agent who controls funeral, burial, or cremation decisions, with optional preferences.

HIPAA Authorization

Stand-alone PHI release that survives death for the period you specify, separate from the in-life authorization in your healthcare directive.

Nomination of Conservator

Pre-nominates the person you want a court to appoint if a conservator (or guardian of the estate) is ever needed.

Business Succession Declaration

Identifies your interests in any closely-held businesses and how they should be transferred or wound down.

Real-Estate Retitling Checklist

Step-by-step instructions for transferring real-property deeds into your trust so the trust actually controls those assets.

Letter of Instruction

Non-binding personal note to your executor and family: where to find documents, account access, funeral wishes, and other practical guidance.

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Disposition of remains authorization

Standalone HIPAA authorization

Nomination of conservator

Business succession declaration

Real-estate retitling checklist

Special needs trust provisions

Letter of instruction, pre-filled and editable

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Annual review reminder

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Community property

Nevada is a community property state. Assets acquired during marriage are jointly owned by both spouses. This affects every document in your estate plan.

Married couples should consider how community property rules interact with their will, trust, power of attorney, and healthcare directive to ensure consistent coverage.

Electronic will status

Nevada has adopted electronic will legislation (2017). You may be able to create, sign, and witness a will electronically using approved methods.

Digital assets access

Nevada has adopted RUFADAA (2017). This is the Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act, which lets your executor, trustee, or agent access your email, social media, cryptocurrency wallets, cloud storage, and other digital accounts after death or incapacity.

To take advantage of RUFADAA, your will, trust, or power of attorney must explicitly grant authority to access digital assets. Without explicit authorization, service providers can deny access even to a court-appointed executor.

Remote online notarization (RON)

Nevada authorized RON in 2017.

Will

Allowed

Trust

Allowed

POA

Allowed

Remote online witnessing (ROW)

Nevada allows remote online witnessing for all estate planning documents. Witnesses can observe your signing over a live video call instead of being physically present.

Will

Allowed

Trust

Allowed

POA

Allowed

HC Directive

Allowed

Last reviewed: April 24, 2026.

This information is general in nature and not legal advice. Laws change. Consult a licensed estate planning attorney in Nevada for guidance specific to your situation.

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